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Senior Railcards

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swt_passenger

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Can these be purchased shortly before the applicant turns 60 ?
Yes, unless there’s been a recent change. 3 years ago I ordered my first one online about 3 weeks in advance and it was delivered well before the notional valid start date, (which isn’t mentioned on the card). IIRC it only took a couple of days to arrive.

Might probably not be possible at a ticket office of course...
 

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from the website: 'You can buy one up to two weeks before your 60th birthday if you buy online, but it’ll only be valid from your birthday onwards. If you buy from a station, you’ll have to be 60 or over on the day you do it.'
 

gtis

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Hi mine is up for renewal in August can it be renewed with just my senior rail card
Or will I have to take the relevant documents again
Neil
 

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Hi mine is up for renewal in August can it be renewed with just my senior rail card
Or will I have to take the relevant documents again
Neil
You can’t get any younger, so you’ll just need the old card. Personally I’d recommend the 3 year online version if you have the cash, and get the significant discount.
 

stuartl

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Only problem with the online versions is that you have to provide Passport or driving licence details. If you don't have either of these you're stuck with getting a one year one at a station, even if you already have a valid card that they know about.
 
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